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Being Brown and BoldEp#14 Keith Sarasin on Being Brown & Bold Podcast with Jes ThomasKeith Sarasin is a renowned chef, culinary expert, and cookbook author who has dedicated over a decade to studying the art of Indian cuisine. With a deep passion for the food and culture of the Indian subcontinent, he has honed his skills through extensive research and study,
Sarasin is the author of four cookbooks that offer a wealth of recipes and tips on topics such as meat cooking and preparation, the art of dehydration, and seasonal recipes using the freshest ingredients from local farmers. In addition to his books, he is currently filming a documentary-style show, "Finding India," which chronicles...2023-05-2355 min
More than MasalaEp 16. Dr. Krishnendu RayToday, we talk to the incredible associate professor of food studies from NYU, Dr. Krishnendu Ray. Dr. Ray is the author of several books including, The Ethnic Restauranteur and Curried Cultures. In this discussion, you will learn why Indian food has struggled to gain notoriety in the west and how food helps shape cultures. 2022-08-1048 minMore than MasalaEp 15. In conversation with Sana Javeri Kadri of DiasporaCoJoin Ragini and Chef Keith in conversation with Sana Javeri Kadri, the trailblazing founder of Diaspora Co., a direct trade spice company working towards a radically equitable, sustainable, and more delicious spice supply chain. Sana was born and raised in Mumbai, India in a big, mixed up Muslim-Jain-Hindu. She’s been working in the food industry since she was a teenager, and has dipped her toes in every facet of the food industry from line cook, to farm worker, to food photographer, to marketing consultant, to CSA manager, to spice CEO. She founded Diaspora Co. in 20...2022-06-3032 minMore than MasalaEp 14. Chef Maneet ChauhanRagini and Chef Keith in conversation with the legendary chef, Maneet Chauhan, TV personality, Chopped judge, 2021 Food Network competition Tournament of Champions. winner, restauranteur, and all-around amazing human being. In this episode chef Keith and Ragini dive deep into how Indian food continues to transform the world, chef Maneet's rise to the top, and her philosophy on work/life balance. 2022-05-3145 minMore than MasalaEp 13. An Interview with Alak Nanda of Podi LifeRagini and Chef Keith in conversation with Alak Nanda, the founder of Podi Life. Learn about the incredible story of Alak and her mom and their passion to preserve the deeply and rich history of podi. Find them on Instagram @podi.life 2022-04-2036 minMore than MasalaEP12 More than Masala: CorianderCoriander, one of the world's most used spices. Seed, stalk and leaf are all incredible flavours - fascinatingly, very different from one another! Join Ragini and Chef Keith as they uncover the history and some of the curious stories behind this beloved spice. Including a Roman penchant for candied coriander seed! 2022-04-0646 minMore than MasalaEP11 More than Masala: In conversation with Charulata MoorjaniRagini and Chef Keith in conversation with Charulata Moorjani, the founder of Junyali Spice Blends. Charu takes us through her fascinating journey and life in haute couture fashion, which unexpectedly but ultimately led her to Junyali. Junyali is the celebration of home, of women who are flavour geniuses, and a tapestry of unique stories from across India. From Sawantwadi Garam Masala, to a Lucknowi Lazzat-Ul-Tam, Coorgi Pandi Masala and Chai Masala all the way from Meerut. Junyali brings these family secrets to all of us, to help us cook specialty dishes from all around the country.Find...2022-03-1146 minMore than MasalaEP10 More than Masala: In conversation with Dr. Kurush DalalJoin Ragini and Chef Keith in conversation with our favourite food guru, Dr. Kurush Dalal. Dr. Dalal is an archaeologist, historian, food anthropologist and raconteur. He was an Assistant Professor of the Archeology Department at the University of Mumbai and the co-director of the Salcette Explorations Project, which documented the archaeology of Mumbai. He currently teaches Archaeology and its allied disciplines at the INSTUCEN Trust, consults with Live History India and runs his own Culinary Anthropology Workshops. Dr Dalal also owns Katy’s Kitchen, a beloved and popular Mumbai catering service specialising in ethnic Parsi food. Settle in with a...2022-02-161h 00More than MasalaEP9 More than Masala: Black PepperPepper, pepper, pepper. It'll make you sneeze, but you will keep coming back for more! Did you know we trade more pepper than any other spice in the world? Did you know that the Roman empire fell to a whopping demand for black pepper? Or that they did not permit pepper plantation workers to wear cuffed trousers, for fear that they'd steal the black gold? Chef Keith and Ragini unravel the tales of pepper's past. 2022-01-2534 minMore than MasalaEP8 More than Masala: NutmegThis month, Ragini and Chef Keith dive straight into a favourite holiday spice: nutmeg. Encased in its equally gorgeous counterpart, mace, the nutmeg seed is both potent and beautiful. A little goes a long way, and in fact, too much nutmeg may make you mildly hallucinogenic. But what is Christmas without nutmeg? How did that come to be? As always, the history is part fascinating, part surprising, and in this case, part gruesome. Grab a mug of your favourite holiday beverage, curl up and join us to talk about all things nutmeg. Happy Holidays!2021-12-1047 minMore than MasalaEP7 More than Masala: MustardSpicy, piquant, zesty - mustard has it all. One of the world's most widely loved spices, mustard is prized for its leaves and multiple seed varieties. From the depths of China, through South Asia, Europe, and North America, mustard most definitely... cuts the mustard! Join Ragini and Chef Keith as they do deep dive into the spice. The history, the religious significance, the varieties, and the origin - they talk about it all. Grab a cup of tea, and curl up for another great episode of More than Masala - this time, it's mustard.2021-11-0847 minMore than MasalaEP6: The first one off-script with Ragini and Chef KeithMeet the duo behind this podcast. Who are Ragini and Chef Keith? What makes them tick? What are their thoughts on the history of spices? What perplexes them? What would they be doing if it weren't for food? What excites them? Join us for a chat about this, that, and the other through this unscripted episode.2021-09-1047 minMore than MasalaEP5 More than Masala: TurmericTurmeric, turmeric, turmeric. From religious symbolism to counterfeit saffron, to the mainstay of curry powder. Turmeric is perhaps one of the most easily recognizable spices in the world. Its brilliant yellow hue has captivated cooks and doctors alike. An old superfood in the East, a more recent superfood in the West. Ragini and Keith explore the journey, the symbolism, the colonial impact on curry, and everything in between. Grab your cup of tea and settle in for more than masala. 2021-08-1136 minMore than MasalaEP4 More than Masala: CuminAh Cumin. Cumin is that spice, you know, the one that is almost everywhere? It's used pretty ubiquitously across the subcontinent, from the southern tip of India, all the way north, and well into Central Asia. It goes to the east into China, and in the other direction across the Mediterranean and the Middle East. We also see it in North and East Africa, and then over the oceans into Mexico. Later in history, we see cumin show up in the Southern United States. This month Keith prepares an Afghan dish to celebrate this beautiful spice that is incredibly...2021-06-2134 minMore than MasalaEP3 More than Masala: CardamomThe hero of masala chai, cardamom. Flavourful and delicate, but also pungent and astringent. From the ancient texts of Ayurvedic and Unani medicine, to the Arab spice trade - cardamom is the official queen of spices. Join food researcher Ragini and Chef Keith as they talk about eating, understanding and contextualising this beautiful spice. Why is it used in so many of the subcontinents' desserts? How much cardamom does India really use? Where does the "best quality" cardamom grow? Grab a cup of tea (cardamom, preferably), sit back and listen to More than Masala.2021-04-2934 minMore than MasalaEP 2 More than Masala: SaffronAh Saffron. Flavourful, delicate, and very very fragrant saffron. From La Mancha in Spain, to Morocco, to Iran, to Afghanistan, to the Indian subcontinent - saffron is the queen spice. Join Ragini and Chef Keith as they talk about eating, understanding and contextualizing this beautiful spice. Why is it used in so many of the subcontinents' desserts? Why does Iran consume so much? Why do we talk about the chickens of the Mughal royal kitchen? Grab a cup of tea (saffron, preferably), sit back and listen to More than Masala.2021-04-0134 minMore than MasalaMore than Masala: TrailerOur first episode to whet your appetite for spices! The history of spices is complex and loaded with stories, folklore, warfare and cultural connections. Join Chef Keith Sarasin and Ragini Kashyap of Third Culture Cooks as they explore spices of the Indian subcontinent. Spices have the potential to flavour, to heal, to become tea, to become food - in olden times they were even salary! It's safe to say they've been a pretty important part of human history! This month, we're chatting about a brief history of the spice trade. How is it, that we can buy spices all...2021-03-0600 min
More than MasalaEP1 More than Masala: Spices, the quiet heroes of historyOur first episode! The history of spices is complex and loaded with stories, folklore, warfare and cultural connections. Spices have the potential to flavour, to heal, to become tea or food - in olden times they were even used as salary! It's safe to say they've been a pretty important part of human history. Join Chef Keith Sarasin and Ragini Kashyap of Third Culture Cooks, as they explore spices of the Indian subcontinent. This month, we chat about a brief history of the spice trade. Grab a cup of tea, tune in, and join us?2021-03-0634 min